Police train about 1600 youths on leadership

Kirakira police have conducted a leadership and trauma training for about 1600 youths of the South Sea Evangelical Church (SSEC) Regional youth gathering at Oneibia in Makira-Ulawa Province recently.

Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Makira-Ulawa Province, Inspector Gordon Horomae, said the initiative is part of the crime prevention strategy and the festive season operations.

PPC Horomae stated the purpose of the gathering was to remind youths of their societal roles and responsibilities and how they can contribute to developing leadership within their communities.

Supervising PPC Mr. Horomae said the training was organized in response to a request from the Makira SSCE Church Reverend Gabriel Surare.

Team Leader (TL) of the Community Policing Unit, Kirakira Police, Sergeant (Sgt) Audrey Suhata, emphasized that young people have significant responsibilities within their families and communities, which should not be overlooked.

Sgt. Suhata said our country is facing a leadership challenge, as the older generation who once provided leadership is no longer around.

TL Suhata reminded the youths that their communities are increasingly led by the younger generation, and now is the time to step up. Practice good leadership qualities to earn your community’s trust and confidence.

Mr. Suhata said to become effective leaders or good citizens, do the right thing at the right place at the right time.

SSEC head Reverend Gabriel Surare acknowledged the police team for the training, stating that it had helped the youth better understand and appreciate their mandated roles and responsibilities within their respective communities.

The youth gathering is the biggest youth convention, including youths from Numbu in the Guadalcanal province, who also attended.